Senior Frontend Developer (Digital)Hastings Direct • London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Frontend Developer (Digital)
Hastings Direct
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Senior Frontend Developer (Digital)
role at
Hastings Direct .
We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we have made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, especially within our CIO function. Our CIO team drives innovation and ensures our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We nurture a 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
As a Senior Digital Developer, you will work across all aspects of the software development lifecycle, providing leadership, supporting and delivering high‑quality software changes across Hastings' systems and platforms. You will operate within agile teams, from application support and change functions. As a senior member, you will shape our technical direction and support others to deliver high‑quality solutions.
Responsibilities
Providing technical leadership, making informed decisions on behalf of the team, and effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
Designing, building, and modifying complex software systems in line with agreed standards and best practices.
Estimating engineering tasks and offering guidance to peers to ensure efficient delivery.
Quickly and effectively debugging and testing complex code to maintain performance and reliability.
Mentoring junior team members, offering support, sharing knowledge, and helping them grow in their roles.
Skills we would love you to have
Hands‑on experience in an IT role supporting and developing enterprise‑level, customer and employee‑facing web applications.
Expertise in JavaScript, with a strong focus on React.js – this is essential.
UI/UX development experience, with a keen eye for design and usability.
Extensive knowledge of front‑end technologies including HTML5, XML, CSS3, SASS, LESS, JavaScript, React.js, Redux, Flex, jQuery, JSON, Bootstrap.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript fundamentals, including object models, DOM manipulation, event handling, data structures, algorithms, and JSX.
Current experience with React.js workflows such as Flux, Redux, Create React App, and data‑structure libraries.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and token‑based authentication (e.g., JWT).
Familiarity with popular front‑end development tools such as Node, NPM, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and performance testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library. Experience with performance and memory tuning using relevant tools.
What we offer Hybrid working available from either our Bexhill or Leicester locations.
Salary:
Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year).
Flexible Working:
We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach; please speak to your recruiter to discuss details.
Competitive Bonus Scheme:
All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March.
Physical Wellbeing:
You can claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
Financial Wellbeing:
We provide life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, and an award‑winning package with discounts and cashback.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Employment type:
Full‑time Job function:
Information Technology Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet
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Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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